Coal Cellar + Grill

Coal Cellar + Grill: Feed Me Experience for Two – Disappointing Overall The evening started on a high note – the starters set strong expectations. The oysters, kangaroo, and salmon were all delicious, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. Unfortunately, the quality dropped sharply with the mains. Visually, they resembled an average pub dinner. Out of the many sides on offer, the chef’s choice for us was a bowl of plain leaves and chips – an uninspired pairing. The chicken was completely tasteless, with the only redeeming dish being the beef. Desserts were beautifully plated but lacked flavour impact. The brûlée, in particular, had an odd texture reminiscent of mashed potato rather than a smooth custard. Service was average for a busy Saturday evening, but lacked attention to detail. The table was not wiped between courses, and without asking, the waitress opened another bottle of sparkling water and served it to us. Overall, the experience did not live up to expectations. While the starters showed promise, the rest of the meal and service fell short. Not an experience we would repeat or recommend.

We had the most memorable Mother’s Day lunch at Coal Cellar and Grill. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and elegant – perfect for a special occasion. The food was absolutely outstanding: beautifully plated, full of flavour, and made with quality ingredients. Every dish was a delight. What really stood out was the incredible service. The staff were attentive without being intrusive, and a special shoutout to Jai, the manager, who was exceptionally friendly and helpful. He made sure everything ran smoothly and that every guest felt looked after. It’s rare to find a place where food, service and atmosphere all shine – but Coal Cellar and Grill delivered on all fronts. Highly recommended for any celebration or when you simply want to treat yourself to something truly special.

A definite must try in town for steaks. I was impressed by how tender and soft the beef check was that it was literally shedding as we pick it on to our plates. The shi cuan potato is a must have, it was bursting with flavors and not spicy at all. Tomahawk was the highlight of the night- it did take 45mins to be ready which was mentioned in their menu but it was worth the wait. Ordered medium rare but some parts of it did not make us feel safe to eat as it looked too rare.. overall would definitely come back to try their mayura wagyu!

The service by Aref was excellent! Made recommendations on the steak’s and wine. He came to check on my steak and I highlighted it was overdone, after I decline to change he gave me a complimentary glass of wine! Also ensured I got the in house guest 10% discounts when I asked for the bill. Food wise steak was good, would be excellent had it been cooked to my preference. Wine was ok as I didn’t order the top grade. Overall I would say it’s good!

I recently visited the Coal Cellar and Grill at the Hilton Adelaide for my participant’s birthday. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing given the reputation of the Hilton. We chose the express lunch, which included a main and a glass of wine. The meal began with garlic bread, but we had to request side plates. A lemonade was ordered, but it arrived in a bottle that I had to pour myself. My participant’s meal was lovely, however my prawn fettuccine was undercooked and unpleasantly firm. It was returned to the kitchen and came back slightly improved, but still not the standard I would expect. Plates remained on the table for a long time before being cleared, and we had to ask for the dessert menu. Dessert itself was delicious, but the hot chocolate I ordered never arrived. The server later mentioned it was intended to be served after dessert, but better communication would have been appreciated. Would have been lovely to of wished my participant a birthday greeting as I did mention this when booking. Good old Customer Service has sadly disappeared. Overall, the service felt inconsistent. The only polite interaction from the main server occurred at the register. While the food had some highlights, the service and attention to detail were lacking. These small issues added up to a tarnished experience, which is disappointing as I’ve always considered the Hilton to uphold a high standard.

Incredible place to wine and dine! Enjoyed the pre show 2 course meal! Staff were incredibly friendly, informative with great wine knowledge. This place had been on my list to visit for several years, and it was worth the wait!

Been going to go here for ages and we finally made it. Wife had the Wagyu, cooked medium rare and was perfect. Mushroom sauce was just like eating mushrooms it was so tasty. Kingfish carpaccio was so fresh and flavoursome, scallops were great too. The cheese plate was a pretty big serve for one and well worth the $20. Crème brûlée was great too. To finish we had a Espresso Martini, one of the best I’ve had. Well worth the visit and will go again. Staff informative and friendly. Sorry not too many photos as we were too busy eating it all be for we remembered